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Expressway Bar

4.7 ★★★★★ · 72 Google reviews · 16 photos
Bar · Saginaw, MI

Expressway Bar at a glance

Google reviewers rate Expressway Bar 4.7 out of 5 based on 72 reviews, highlighting its affordable drinks, friendly staff, and cozy neighborhood atmosphere. Patrons frequently mention the cash-only policy, free pool, and small-town vibe as positive aspects of their visits. However, low-star reviews criticize the establishment for lacking food service during major sporting events and having questionable bathroom conditions.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 72 reviews (79% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 72 Google reviews (30 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 22, 2026.
  • Service: Karaoke Bar serving Saginaw, Michigan.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

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Customer reviews

4.7
★★★★★
72 reviews on Google
5★57
4★11
3★2
2★0
1★2

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What customers talk about

We read 30 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Awesome, Good food, all the Girls that work there are super friendly, huge dance floor, the outside bar is Great!”
  • “Awesome experience friendly bartender!”
  • “Great quick stop for cold beer.”
  • “Best little bar I've been to in a while 10/10”
  • “Affordable drinks, nice bartenders and friendly patrons.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Team members customers mention
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Melissa GibbsLocal Guide · 457 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great quick stop for cold beer. Cash only

S.16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews S. has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

If you are looking for a authentic dive bar look no further. Cash only, old school jukebox, pinball and questionable bathrooms...Good times

Matt NunyaLocal Guide · 47 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Matt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Cool place.

Rick TarbunasLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Erin was awesome! Showed some pictures of the history of the pub. Thank you very much !

Harley Spantz1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Harley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Fav Bar within an hour of Bay City! Good Atmosphere!

  • Price per person: $1–10
Ronald PetteysLocal Guide · 64 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ronald has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The barmaid has the bluest eyes and a wonderful smile.

jacob demossLocal Guide · 64 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews jacob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Best little bar I've been to in a while 10/10

  • Price per person: $10–20
Trisha StabekLocal Guide · 45 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Trisha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Free pool and cold beer

  • Price per person: $1–10
James Fisette2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great bar and awesome bartenders

  • Price per person: $10–20
kathy kaplarczukLocal Guide · 113 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews kathy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Best lil dive bar on Zilwaukee! Go see Erin, the coolest bartender in town!!!

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Business details

  • Address: 201 S Jefferson St, Saginaw, MI 48604
  • Phone: (989) 754-0151
  • Service area: Saginaw, MI